Lyrics
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1. I have work enough to do,
Ere the sun goes down,
For myself and kindred too,
Ere the sun goes down:
Ev’ry idle whisper stilling
With a purpose firm and willing,
All my daily tasks fulfilling,
Ere the sun goes down.
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2. I must speak the loving word,
Ere the sun goes down.
I must let my voice be heard,
Ere the sun goes down:
Ev’ry cry of pity heeding,
For the injured interceding,
To the light the lost ones leading,
Ere the sun goes down.
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3. As I journey on my way,
Ere the sun goes down,
God’s commands I must obey,
Ere the sun goes down.
There are sins that need confessing;
There are wrongs that need redressing
If I would obtain the blessing,
Ere the sun goes down.
Text: Josephine Pollard, 1834–1892
Music: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838–1921
- Book
- Hymns
- Hymn Number
- 224
- Music
- William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838–1921
- Text
- Josephine Pollard, 1834-1892
- Scriptures
- Alma 34:32-35, Doctrine and Covenants 88:123-125
- Meter
- 7 5 7 5 8 8 8 5
- Topic
- Commitment, Duty, Obedience, Repentance, Service, Speech
- Tune
- Duncannon